Where can I find the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksNovant Health Charlotte Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 90/100
- Evidence depth
- 41 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 318 m.
Where does the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon route go?
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon route starts at 525 S Tryon Street, between Brooklyn Village Ave and Levine Ave of the Arts, in Uptown Charlotte (all distances). Underfoot, expect road. It passes Uptown Charlotte, Myers Park and Dilworth. Certified course through tree-lined streets showcasing distinct Queen City neighborhoods, with rolling hills in the second half.
What should runners know on race day for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
Race day bag check at the corner of Mint Street and MLK Jr Blvd, courtesy of Gentle Giant. Corrals. Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Pace Team powered by Charlotte Running Club and runCLTrun, with marathon pace groups from 3:00 to 6:00.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Waterfront
- Historic
- Parkland
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Charity
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 318 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:23:50 (Adam Jones)
- Women's course record
- 2:45:04 (Megan Hepp)
- Field size
- Entries were capped at 3,500 historically; recent fields have ranged roughly 850-1,550 runners.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying race.
Race day logistics
- Wave start
- corrals
- Pacers
- Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Pace Team powered by Charlotte Running Club and runCLTrun, with marathon pace groups from 3:00 to 6:00.
- Bag drop
- Race day bag check at the corner of Mint Street and MLK Jr Blvd, courtesy of Gentle Giant.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Health and Wellness Expo presented by Fleet Feet at the Charlotte Convention Center on Friday, November 13, 2026; free and open to friends and family.
- Medal
- Marathon & Half Marathon start at 7:20am; Chick-fil-A 5K starts at 7:35am; corrals open 6:30am.
Access and course status
- Start
- 525 S Tryon Street, between Brooklyn Village Ave and Levine Ave of the Arts, in Uptown Charlotte (all distances).
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Uptown Charlotte, Myers Park, Dilworth
- Notable features
- Proceeds benefit Hemby Children's Hospital
- Certified course through tree-lined streets showcasing distinct Queen City neighborhoods, with rolling hills in the second half
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 90Favourability /100